Sustainable Cleaning Services

Description

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is undertaking market research in relation to the provision of Cleaning Materials, including cleaning and washroom services, for our offices and properties in care. We will be going out to tender in June 2024, and are looking to engage with suppliers that have: Knowledge of sustainable cleaning systems and/or innovative solutions currently available on the market. Experience of implementing energy reduction practices to reduce operational emissions. Researched and identified alternative, more sustainable, equipment, materials, products, and processes. Experience of engaging with suppliers and evaluating supply chains to encourage the transition to a low carbon and circular economy. Identified and overcame barriers associated with the sustainable sourcing of materials and implementation of sustainable cleaning solutions. Experience of following BACS/UKCPI Sustainable Cleaning Guide and EU Green Public Procurement comprehensive criteria (P7). Experience of implementing community benefit initiatives. Experience of developing/implementing data management systems to baselining scope 3 emissions. Developed systems to measure and monitor performance against environmental and/or social outcomes. Utilized Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to support internal innovation processes and guide material choices. Endorsed specific ecolabels/Environmental Product Declaration’s (EPDs). Gained some form of environmental and/or social accreditation. HES wishes to lower its environmental impact, comply with Scottish Government Guidance, and meet our own organisational targets through the purchase of more sustainable goods and service. We will use the information gathered from this notice to assess market capability and draft our specification. Lot 1: HES is a non-departmental public body with charitable status. We are responsible for more than 300 properties of national importance; including Edinburgh Castle, Skara Brae, Fort George, and numerous smaller sites, which together draw more than 5 million visitors per year. HES requires a variety of cleaning services for our various sites throughout Scotland, these services will include, but are not limited to. Building/office cleaning Specialist cleaning of monuments and heritage sites. Cleaning of laboratories and similar hygienic environments. Window Cleaning Ad hoc periodic cleans (e.g., carpets, blinds, high level areas). Ad hoc special cleans (e.g., on completion of a project). Ad hoc emergency cleaning (e.g., following spillages). Supply of disposables and other materials associated with the cleaning service. Pest Control Services.